Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsVolvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo V40 Cross Country

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    864 km
    537 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
240hp179kW
254hp189kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,567kg3,455lb
1,631kg3,596lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
79.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
687km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,907mm75in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,646mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
575L
335L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
57L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
27.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 has 14 hp more than Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
1,631 kg
3,596 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.7 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T56.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 mi
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
687 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5VolvoV40 Cross Country2.5 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
1,631 kg
3,596 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
864 km
537 mi
687 km
427 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2.5 T5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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